In an effort to control traffic speed on Hillside Dr., the Chatfield City Council approved the purchase of a solar radar sign at the council’s February 11 meeting. There have complaints and letters from the public concerning traffic speeds on this hill. Burkholder was directed by the Public Services committee to get some quotes. A quote from General Traffic Controls for a … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar launches presidential campaign
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, February 10, 2019 – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar launched her campaign for President today in a speech on the Mississippi River at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis, Minn. Klobuchar laid out an optimistic vision for the country, grounded in her deep Midwestern roots and lifetime of experiences as a daughter, a mom, a prosecutor, and a U.S. Senator. More than … [Read more...]
Mabel sets clean-up day
On February 13, the Mabel City Council held a regular city council meeting. Members in attendance included Gary Morken, City Clerk Karen Larson, Mayor Jim Westby, and Terry Torkelson. Kirsten Wyffels and Adam Wilder were absent. The council chose to set citywide clean-up day for Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will run as in years past. Council members … [Read more...]
Local Boy Scouts learn how Lanesboro government works
Seven members of Boy Scout Troop 67 were present at the February 4 Lanesboro City Council meeting to learn more about how local government works and what roles, rights, and responsibilities youth have in the community. Mayor Jason Resseman explained the role of the mayor and council members to the troop and encouraged them to take active roles in the community of Lanesboro and … [Read more...]
Preston considers 2019 street work
At the February 4 Preston City Council meeting, public works director Jim Bakken presented a list of possible street projects for 2019. The budget for street work this year is limited to about $326,000. Mill and overlay of Chatfield Ave. is at the top of the list to extend its life. Others listed included portions of Park Lane, Cottage Grove Ave., Washington St., and the fire … [Read more...]
No chickens; Fountain makes final call
After nearly a year of back and forth discussion, the City of Fountain has maintained its stance that the keeping of chickens within city limits will be prohibited. The decision was noted at the brief Wednesday, February 6 council meeting. The issue was first raised in May of 2018 when resident Emily Root and her family requested to keep 10 laying hens on their large city lot. … [Read more...]
Rushford Village fights mother nature in water backup
The Tuesday, February 5 Rushford Village Council meeting was brief, but the council in attendance hit at a number of minor items as well as several issues brought on by the recent weather. Mayor Gordon Johnson and Councilor Chad Rasmussen were absent. Acting Mayor Dennis Overland conducted the meeting. The recent thaw of snow in city culverts in south Rushford saw a … [Read more...]
County approves updated job descriptions and classification chart
At the February 5 county board meeting, Tessia Melvin, David Drown Associates Company management consultant, reviewed the months long process and results of the county’s compensation and classification study project. The focus of the study was to evaluate job descriptions and assign compensation classifications. The process included reviewing job descriptions and assigning … [Read more...]
County Attorney retires from Army Reserve after 30 years
Not only has Brett Corson, Fillmore County Attorney, fulfilled his duties to our county for 16 years but he has served our country for 30 years in the Army Reserve. Brett’s career in the Army started after his graduation from Luther College. He did his basic training at Fort Knox and then was a reservist as a combat engineer at Fort Snelling. During this time he attended … [Read more...]
Rushford considers tobacco ordinance changes
In an age of ever-changing products and concerns, the City of Rushford is considering revamping its 1997 tobacco ordinance to include Electronic Nicotine Systems (ENS), or e-devices. The changes would clarify definitions and regulations pertaining to use and sale. A public hearing on the issue was held at the Monday, January 28 meeting, with Rushford-Peterson Middle/High School … [Read more...]